Manufacturing Jobs

Buildings, lawn mowers and sculptures are just some of the things that can be constructed by MIG welding. MIG stands for metal inert gas, and this type of welding uses shielded gas fed through a...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, only about half of the people in the mining industry directly work with the extraction and transportation of the natural resources. Mining companies...

Professional screen printers in a production environment must be well educated and experienced in all aspects of the process. As all components and operations depend on the other for quality work,...

Toolbox talks are a program developed by OSHA to bring a safety culture into the working environment. Instead of lengthy, somewhat rigid formal training sessions, employees take part in a 10-15...

Safety procedures for forklifts or powered industrial trucks come from a variety of sources: federal and state laws as well as individual company policies. Typically, forklift safety procedures...

Factory managers, also called an industrial production manager, oversee plant operations and supervise workers. Their responsibilities typically include areas such as quality control and safety.

Safety has become an important part of industrial and manufacturing jobs as employers, industry and the government have worked hard to lower the number of injuries and deaths that occur. With more...

A forklift is used in many industries to move product, supplies and equipment. Forklifts usually weigh much more than an average automobile and typically exert great power. Training on the proper...

The table saw is arguably the most important tool in a wood shop. It can also be one of the most dangerous. In order to do pretty much anything with wood you need to be able to safely use a...

When training a new employee, safety in the workplace is the most important topic that should be covered. Safety tips, policies and procedures help prevent accidents and injuries, and ensure a...

Working a press brake or bending machine is common in industries like auto building or steel shaping. Although very useful, press brake machines can be dangerous if not properly operated, since...

The price of oil has a tremendous influence on our global economy, and it has a direct link to the price of petroleum products that we use every day to fuel our lives. Oil production companies...

If the thought of wearing a suit to work every day does not appeal to you, then you may be comfortable in a manufacturing job. The typical dress code for a manufacturing job includes casual,...